When was the Moulin Rouge established?
Q: When was the Moulin Rouge established?
A: The Moulin Rouge (Red Windmill) was established in 1889.
Q: Where is the Moulin Rouge located?
A: The Moulin Rouge is located on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, near Montmartre and the red-light district of Pigalle.
Q: What can be seen on top of the theatre?
A: On top of the theatre is a large red windmill which makes it easily recognizable.
Q: What type of performances are held at the Moulin Rouge?
A: The Moulin Rouge puts on cabaret shows every day and is also famous for being where the French dance, Can-can, was first performed.
Q: Who designed many posters for the cabaret?
A: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec designed many posters for the cabaret.
Q: What ingredients made up its success? A: The ingredients for its success are said to be a revolutionary architecture for auditoriums that allowed rapid changes of décor; festive champagne evenings with amusing acts that changed regularly; a new dance inspired by quadrille called Can-can; famous dancers such as La Goulue and Jane Avril; and being loved by artists like Toulouse-Lautrec whose posters secured international fame for it.
Q: How has this place been portrayed in films? A: Several movies have been made about the Moulin Rouge, including one directed by Baz Luhrmann called 'Moulin Rouge!' and another by Jean Renoir.
